Sample Consent Form for the Use of Photographs Or Video (Parents and Children)

Sample consent form for the use of photographs or video (Parents and children).

(Insert the name of your Club or organisation) recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people taking part in any activity associated with our organisation.

In accordance with our child protection policy we will not permit photographs, video or other images of young people to be taken without the consent of the parents/carers and children. As your child will be taking part in (insert the name of your activity or event) to take place (insert place and date and time of your activity or event) we would like to ask for your consent to take photographs/videos of the event or activity that may contain images of your child. It is likely that these images may be used as

· a record of the activity or the event

· in a written evaluation report of the activity or event that will be viewed by (insert name of your organisation)

· publicity material for further activities or events on leaflets/websites/magazines

· illustrations of the activities or events in published articles

· future grant applications

The (Club or organisation) will take all steps to ensure these images are used solely for the purposes they are intended. If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform (Club or organisation) immediately.

We would be grateful if you would return this form to (insert the name of the teacher or the office) by the (insert the date that you would like the completed form to be returned by).

I (parent/carer) consent to/ do not consent to (club/organisation) photographing or videoing (insert name)

Date:

I (insert name of child) consent to (Club or organisation) photographing or videoing my involvement in (insert name of your event or activity)

Date:

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